The second newsletter of STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons is now online, bringing together the latest news, activities and achievements of the European partnership. Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme under project number 2025-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000353351, STITCH promotes innovative approaches to sustainability education by connecting fashion, circular economy principles, creativity and STEAM disciplines. [...]

FICUS ETS is pleased to promote “From Awareness to Action: Engaging Young People in the Circular Economy,” the sixth international webinar organised within the STITCH project. Taking place online on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, the event will explore how educators can move beyond raising environmental awareness and help young people [...]

How does an idea become a European project capable of creating real change? FICUS ETS is offering a new curricular or post-graduate internship opportunity in Palermo for students and graduates interested in European funding, international cooperation and project management. Supported by an experienced tutor, the selected intern will follow a practical learning pathway covering the [...]

Are you creative, curious and eager to gain practical experience in digital communication? FICUS ETS is offering a new curricular or post-graduate internship opportunity at its office in Palermo for students and graduates interested in social media, content creation and the communication of local and European projects. Supported by a dedicated tutor, the selected intern [...]

On 15 September 2026, Un’ora per Palermo Network will open the doors of its new headquarters: a shared space designed for associations, young people and all those working to create positive change across the city. A new place can be much more than a physical venue. It can become a meeting point for people and [...]

EcoHeroes: A New Phase Is About to Begin The EcoHeroes project is approaching the completion of its first major activity. Participants in Italy, Bulgaria and Malta have taken part in a series of practical, gamified environmental challenges designed to transform awareness of plastic pollution into concrete action. With the EcoMissions almost complete, the project partners [...]

FICUS ETS is offering a new curricular and extracurricular internship opportunity at its office in Palermo. The position is intended for students and graduates interested in language education, intercultural learning and the inclusion of people with a migrant background. Under the supervision of a tutor, the selected candidate will support the planning and implementation of [...]

Un'Ora per Palermo continues its commitment to supporting local organisations by hosting a new information meeting dedicated to one of the latest opportunities promoted by the Municipality of Palermo. Following the publication of the Public Call issued on 7 July 2026, concerning the allocation of municipal school gyms to sports associations for the 2026/2027 school [...]

We are delighted to announce the launch of the official website of EcoHeroes – Join the Plastic-Free Revolution, the Erasmus+ project coordinated by FICUS ETS in partnership with Walk Together (Bulgaria) and Eurodimensions (Malta). 🌍 Visit the website:https://www.ecoheroes.eu/ The new website is the project's central digital hub, designed to bring together all project activities, results, [...]

After five weeks of challenges, reflections and concrete action, the Italian journey of EcoHeroes – Join the Plastic-Free Revolution has come to an end. Coordinated by FICUS ETS, this Erasmus+ project engaged adults in a gamified experience aimed at reducing plastic pollution. Through five progressive EcoMissions, participants transformed small everyday gestures into concrete actions for [...]

  The recording of the fifth international webinar of the STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons project is now available on YouTube. Held on 23 June 2026, the webinar “Turning Waste into Fashion: Upcycling Textiles for Sustainability and Inclusion” brought together educators, teachers, sustainability professionals, researchers, and stakeholders from across Europe [...]

On 23 June 2026, the international webinar “Turning Waste into Fashion: Upcycling Textiles for Sustainability and Inclusion” was successfully held online as part of the STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons project (Project No. 2025-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000353351), co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme. The event brought together teachers, educators, sustainability [...]

EcoHeroes: Join the Plastic-Free Revolution (Project No. 2025-1-IT02-KA210-ADU-000349513) is an Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnership in Adult Education (KA210-ADU), coordinated by FICUS ETS and co-funded by the European Union. The project brings together participants from Italy, Bulgaria and Malta in an innovative journey that combines environmental education, gamification and active participation to promote the reduction of plastic [...]

"Caring for a person with dementia means accompanying them every day through a complex journey. Listening to those who take on this role is the first step towards building a more inclusive and compassionate future." Last week, FICUS ETS had the pleasure of hosting Beata Mintus, a PhD researcher from the University of Szczecin, Poland, [...]

How can old clothes and textile waste become opportunities for learning, sustainability and social inclusion? This question will be at the heart of the international webinar “Turning Waste into Fashion: Upcycling Textiles for Sustainability and Inclusion”, organised by Anatolia College within the framework of the Erasmus+ STITCH project (2025-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000353351). The online event will take place [...]

Starting in June 2026, a new challenge will turn small everyday actions into meaningful change. Five weeks, practical missions, and an international leaderboard connecting participants from Italy, Bulgaria, and Malta. And all you need to take part is a smartphone. We all know it: plastic is everywhere. Around 70% of European citizens recognize the need [...]

On 28 May 2026, FICUS ETS participated in the fourth international webinar of the Erasmus+ STITCH project, entitled “Stitching the Future: AI and Digital Tools as Enablers of Sustainable Fashion”, hosted within the AI+ Conference in Norway. The event brought together experts in innovation, education, sustainability, and the fashion industry to explore how Artificial Intelligence [...]

FICUS ETS is pleased to announce the publication of the first official result of the Erasmus+ project STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons, a European initiative that brings together organisations, schools, universities, and experts from different countries with the shared goal of promoting sustainability in the fashion sector through education, creativity, [...]

FICUS ETS continues the implementation of the local activities of the Erasmus+ project Dancing with STEAM in Sicily, involving new groups of young participants in educational pathways combining creativity, movement, digital experimentation and STEAM education. After the first local workshop cycle, the activities have now entered a new phase focused on the development of digital [...]

The Erasmus+ project “EcoHeroes: Join the Plastic-Free Revolution” officially enters its operational phase with the launch of the first international Eco-Missions involving adults aged 30–40 from Italy, Bulgaria and Malta. 🌍♻️ In recent days, the project partners gathered for the monthly international meeting, where they finalised the activities of the first project phase dedicated to [...]

On Sunday, May 17th, 2026, during the final day of the regional phase of the STEM Olympics, organized by the Department of Physics and Chemistry of the University of Palermo within the project “STEMpower: navigating towards the careers of the future”, an event of extraordinary scientific, educational, and human value took place. During the session [...]

How can local associations face the administrative, organisational and project-related challenges that increasingly affect the Third Sector today? And above all, how can common needs be transformed into concrete collaborations capable of creating real impact within the community? These questions inspired the first workshop promoted by the “Un’ora per Palermo” network, an initiative coordinated by [...]

On 15 May 2026, FICUS ETS organised an educational workshop on sustainable fashion and responsible consumption at the middle school of Altavilla Milicia, involving students in a full day of non-formal educational activities focused on sustainability, creativity and circular economy principles. The activity was organised within the Erasmus+ project “STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, [...]

FICUS ETS is proud to take part in the prestigious AI+ Conference through the organisation and promotion of the 4th international webinar of the Erasmus+ project STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons (Project No. 2025-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000353351). The webinar, entitled “Stitching the Future: AI and Digital Tools as Enablers of Sustainable Fashion”, will [...]

On 13 May 2026, the Erasmus+ STITCH project successfully held its third international webinar entitled “Transferring Sustainable Fashion Practices into Middle School Education”, hosted online by Yıldız Technical University. The webinar brought together teachers, educators, researchers, sustainability professionals and stakeholders interested in exploring how sustainable practices from the fashion and retail sectors can be transformed [...]

The project “Dancing with STEAM” (Project number: 2025-1-FR02-KA210-YOU-000349743), co-funded by the Erasmus+ KA210-YOU – Small-scale Partnerships in Youth programme, has officially launched its local workshops in Italy, involving young participants from Sicily in an innovative educational journey combining science, creativity, movement, dance and theatre. Following the international study visit held in Marseille, where youth worker/trice [...]

How can sustainability become a concrete part of everyday school education? How can creativity and innovation help students better understand environmental challenges? These were some of the key reflections guiding the second Transnational Project Meeting of the STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons project (Project Number: 2025-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000353351), which took place on [...]

The project EcoHeroes – Join the Plastic-Free Revolution! (2025-1-IT02-KA210-ADU-000349513), a Small-scale Partnership in Adult Education (KA210-ADU) co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, officially kicked off with its international Kick-Off Meeting held in Palermo on 29–30 April 2026, hosted by FICUS ETS. Background: why EcoHeroes was created The project addresses one of the most pressing environmental challenges [...]

On May 13, 2026, FICUS ETS contributes to the implementation of the Erasmus+ project STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons with a new international webinar dedicated to sustainability in education. The session, hosted by Yıldız Technical University, focuses on a key challenge in contemporary education: how to effectively transfer real-world sustainability [...]

The recording of the second webinar of the Erasmus+ project STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons, organised by FICUS ETS on April 24th, 2026, is now available online. Titled “Sustainable Fashion in Action – STEAM Approaches for the Classroom”, the webinar marked a key step in the project’s development, focusing on [...]

On April 24th, 2026, FICUS ETS organised the second webinar of the Erasmus+ project STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons, reinforcing its role in promoting innovative and sustainability-oriented educational approaches. The webinar represented a key step in the project’s development, focusing on the practical integration of sustainability within school environments. Following [...]

The “Un’ora per Palermo” network, promoted by FICUS ETS, is organising its first training workshop dedicated to local associations, with the aim of strengthening the operational capacities of Third Sector organisations and fostering a stronger, more collaborative and impact-oriented local network. The initiative was created to provide practical support to organisations in administrative management, project [...]

The first newsletter of the STITCH project – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons (Project n. 2025‑1‑IT02‑KA220‑SCH‑000353351) – is now available online. STITCH is a Cooperation Partnership in School Education co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, bringing together partners from Italy, Greece, Spain, Estonia, Turkey and Norway. The project aims to [...]

FICUS ETS took part in the online digital training cycle of the Dancing with STEAM project (2025-1-FR02-KA210-YOU-000349743), co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, contributing to the development and testing of innovative methodologies for non-formal education. The training, structured over two intensive sessions, engaged youth workers in a learning experience focused on integrating digital tools, performing arts, [...]

Plastic and microplastic pollution has become one of the most urgent environmental challenges worldwide. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste are produced, a significant portion of which ends up in natural ecosystems, particularly in oceans and coastal areas. Over time, this plastic degrades into microplastics, which are now found not only in water [...]

The project Dancing with STEAM (Project number: 2025-1-FR02-KA210-YOU-000349743), co-funded by the Erasmus+ KA210-YOU – Small-scale partnerships in youth programme, continues its journey with an important result: the development of five learning modules created during the study visit held in Marseille. The study visit, hosted by the project coordinator Cie Essevesse, represented a key phase of [...]

On April 24th at 16:00 CET, the STITCH project will host its second international webinar, titled “Sustainable Fashion in Action – STEAM Approaches for the Classroom”. Following the strong interest and participation in the first session, this new webinar represents a crucial step forward: it moves from conceptual exploration to practical pedagogical implementation, offering educators [...]

The STITCH project – Sustainability through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons (Project No. 2025-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000353351), co-funded by the Erasmus+ KA220-SCH – Cooperation Partnerships programme of the European Commission, continues its journey with a first important milestone: the inaugural webinar is now available on the project’s official YouTube channel. This first training event represents a significant [...]

The first webinar of the STITCH project (project number 2025-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000353351), co-funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ KA220 SCH Cooperation Partnerships programme, brought together over 90 school representatives from across the world. The event, organised by the University of Palermo – Department of Physics and Chemistry “Emilio Segrè”, project coordinator, marked an important starting [...]

Yesterday marked the official launch of “Un’Ora per Palermo” (One Hour for Palermo), a new associative network bringing together 45 third sector organisations active in the city of Palermo. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration among social, cultural, sports and volunteer organisations working across the territory. The network was established through a cooperation agreement promoted [...]

Official presentation on Saturday 14 March with the Mayor of PalermoSala Pietro Scaglione – Palazzo Palagonia On Saturday 14 March 2026 at 10:00 a.m., the associative network “Un’Ora per Palermo” will be officially presented to the city at the Sala Pietro Scaglione of Palazzo Palagonia. The initiative brings together more than 40 associations from the [...]

Within the framework of the European project Dancing with STEAM (project number: 2025-1-FR02-KA210-YOU-000349743), co-funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ KA210 YOUTH programme for Small-scale Partnerships, the new report “Best Practices in Dance and Theatre for Youth Work” has been published. The report is a collection of experiences and methodologies that explore the potential [...]

How can performing arts help make science learning more engaging, creative and experiential? This question is addressed by the new publication “Embodied STEAM Methodology: Facilitator Guidelines”, developed as part of Activity 2 of the European project Dancing with STEAM. The document presents an innovative pedagogical framework that connects performing arts practices with STEAM education (Science, [...]

FICUS ETS is pleased to share the documentary of the Erasmus+ Dancing with STEAM Study Visit, now available online. The video documents the international meeting that took place on 28 February – 1 March 2026 in Marseille, at KLAP Maison pour la Danse, representing an important milestone in the development of the project. The Study [...]

FICUS ETS is pleased to share the report “Best Practices in STEAM and Performing Arts Education: Mapping Report”, developed within the Erasmus+ project Dancing with STEAM. The document collects and analyses a range of international practices where performing arts and STEAM education intersect to create innovative, interdisciplinary, and inclusive learning experiences. The report was produced [...]

From 28 February to 1 March 2026, FICUS ETS took part in the Study Visit of the project Dancing with STEAM, funded by the Erasmus+ KA210 YOUTH programme (Project Number: 2025-1-FR02-KA210-YOU-000349743). The activity was hosted by CIE ESSEVÈSSE at KLAP Maison pour la Danse and brought together 10 youth workers — 5 from Italy and [...]

How can schools respond concretely to the climate crisis?How can sustainability move beyond awareness and become real competence? On March 17th at 16:00 CET, FICUS ETS, partner of the European project STITCH (Erasmus+ KA220-SCH – 2025-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000353351), will take part in the first official project webinar entitled: Where Sustainability, Creativity, Science and Innovation Shape Europe’s Education [...]

The documentary tells the story of the first activity of the European project Dancing with STEAM, funded by the Erasmus+ KA210 YOUTH programme (Project number: 2025-1-FR02-KA210-YOU-000349743). The project promotes an innovative approach to STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), fostering dialogue between art and science to make learning processes more creative, inclusive, and engaging [...]

The first results of the Dancing with STEAM project are now available. This European initiative aims to make STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) more accessible, inclusive, and engaging for young people through creative, interdisciplinary, and participatory educational approaches. The project’s first concrete output is a series of training modules focused on STEAM [...]

From January 31 to February 2, 2026, Palermo hosted the first training activity for youth workers of the Dancing with STEAM project, organized by FICUS ETS in collaboration with the project coordinator CIE ESSEVÈSSE (France) and international partners. Funded by the Erasmus+ KA210 YOUTH program (Project Number: 2025-1-FR02-KA210-YOU-000349743), the project aims to integrate dance and [...]

It was an intense and enriching two days for FICUS ETS in Palermo, where the international kick-off meeting of the STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons project (Project n. 2025‑1‑IT02‑KA220‑SCH000353351) took place. The initiative is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme – Key Action 220 – Cooperation Partnerships in the school sector. [...]

On December 23, 2025, the Dancing with STEAM project officially kicked off. Funded by the Erasmus+ KA210 YOUTH program (Project Number: 2025-1-FR02-KA210-YOU-000349743), the project aims to integrate dance and theatre into STEAM education, making learning more creative, inclusive, and engaging for young people. We at FICUS ETS, together with the coordinator CIE ESSEVÈSSE, participated in [...]

On November 6, 2025, the STITCH – Sustainability through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons project officially began its journey with an online Pre Kick-Off Meeting bringing together seven European partners. Co-funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme, STITCH aims to promote sustainability in the textile and fashion world through creative, digital, and [...]

Yesterday, FICUS ETS participated online in Education for Climate Day 2025, the flagship event of the Education for Climate Coalition dedicated to innovative research, green inspiration and transformative learning. This year’s theme, “Education for Climate: Learning to Prepare”, focused on the role of education in fostering a culture of preparedness and resilience in the face [...]

From October 14 to 18, 2025, Europe celebrated Erasmus+ with numerous initiatives across Italy, promoting mobility, cooperation, inclusion and active citizenship. FICUS ETS participated enthusiastically, contributing across various fields of education and training. The association was active in multiple sectors: from adult education to youth training, from schools to universities, and including vocational and technical [...]

Almost a year ago, FICUS ETS – Finance, Innovation, and Consulting for Human-Centered Sustainable Solutions – began its journey to promote sustainable and inclusive solutions in the community. Today, we are pleased to announce the opening of our headquarters, a space designed to foster growth, collaboration and the continued development of a more sustainable and [...]

On October 18th, at Arcadia’s venue on Via XX Settembre 62B in Palermo, the first edition of “Board Game Afternoon” took place — an event organized by FICUS ETS in collaboration with Arcadia Fumetti, as part of the Erasmus Days initiative. The aim of the event was to highlight board games as educational and relational [...]

On October 16, 2025, the online webinar “ReWear If You Care” took place as part of the Erasmus Days 2025, aiming to promote innovation and sustainability in fashion through an educational and multidisciplinary approach. The event involved schools, universities, and associations from all over Italy, united in reflecting on the values of inclusion, social responsibility, [...]

The STITCH – Sustainability Through Innovation, Training, Creativity & STEAM Horizons project has officially launched. Co-funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ KA220 SCH programme, STITCH will run for 30 months (from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028) and aims to raise awareness among middle school students about the environmental impact of fashion, [...]

On the occasion of the Erasmus Days 2025, FICUS ETS and the Department of Physics and Chemistry “Emilio Segrè” of the University of Palermo are organizing “ReWear If You Care”, an online event dedicated to exploring how innovation, creativity, and environmental awareness can transform fashion into an opportunity for sustainable change. The initiative is part [...]

As part of the Erasmus Days, FICUS ETS, in collaboration with Arcadia (www.arcadiafumetti.it), invites you to an innovative and engaging afternoon dedicated to board games.The event, open to participants aged 15 to 70+, is a unique opportunity to learn and grow together through play as a powerful tool for social and personal development. Participants will [...]

On the occasion of the Erasmus Days 2025, FICUS ETS is pleased to invite associations, citizens, and local organizations to take part in the Eco Aperitif, an open event dedicated to sustainability, collaboration, and dialogue among people and projects. Date: Friday, October 17th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.Location: FICUS ETS headquarters – Via Catania 14, 3rd [...]

A truly special month has come to an end for children aged 4 to 15 from the Eighth District of Palermo, thanks to the support of the Municipality of Palermo. The initiative offered young participants a comprehensive educational experience, filled with workshops, games, art, and discovery, combining fun and learning in an engaging and meaningful [...]

Last Friday, Palermo hosted a significant meeting for local associations, organized by the Councillor Leonardo Canto and the Councilor Fabrizio Ferrandelli. The event brought together numerous organizations from different areas, including FICUS ETS, all united by the goal of sharing experiences and leveraging their strengths. After a brief introduction of each participating association, attendees discussed [...]

We are pleased to announce our official partnership with the Women in Digital (WiD) Forum, strengthening our commitment to gender equality in the digital field and to promoting a more inclusive, fair, and innovative ecosystem. Joining the Forum is a strategic opportunity to contribute to the development of policies, recommendations, and capacity-building activities at the [...]

FICUS ETS took part in the final conference of the European project “Clean Environment – Clean School Climate”  (KA220-SCH), hosted by the Department of Physics and Chemistry “Emilio Segrè” of the University of Palermo. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Professor Dominique Persano Adorno for her kind invitation and for welcoming our [...]

FICUS ETS is proud to be part of the National Forum for Sustainable Development, a platform promoted by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) that engages civil society in the journey towards sustainable and responsible development. At the heart of this journey is the National Sustainable Development Strategy (SNSvS), the guiding document [...]

In Italy, over 60% of the women welcomed into anti-violence centers have no income or stable employment. This harsh reality often prevents them from breaking free from abusive relationships, trapping them in a cycle of economic and emotional dependence. This is where “Conto su di Me” comes in, a project launched by FICUS ETS, a [...]

From May 26th to 30th, 2025, Palermo was the vibrant setting of an enriching international training experience, as FICUS ETS hosted 11 Spanish teachers from both public and private VET (Vocational Education and Training) institutions located across various regions and cities in Spain. A Multilevel Training Combining Formal and Non-Formal Education The training program was [...]

FICUS ETS was pleased to take part yesterday in an important opportunity for dialogue and collaboration, during a meeting promoted by Palermo City Councillor Leonardo Canto, which brought together local associations actively working within the territory. The initiative, aimed at creating a collaborative network ahead of the upcoming summer activities for the local community, served [...]

On May 16, 2025, the official presentation of the “Domani Tu” ETS Foundation, promoted by Anffas Palermo, was held in the evocative setting of the Cinema De Seta at the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa in Palermo. The event, which saw a high level of participation, marked a significant moment for the Palermo community and the [...]

On March 17, the organization FICUS ETS met with the Provincial Student Council (CPS), a moment of discussion and dialogue that strengthened the collaboration between the two entities, with a particular focus on project planning and training. What is the Provincial Student Council? The Provincial Student Council (CPS) is an institutional body composed of representatives [...]